Come see how to prep and eat in less than 30 minutes.
I hate to cook. It's a well established fact and kind of a joke around my house.
It's not that I can't cook, I just don't enjoy it. Of course, we have to eat and as the mom, it's been my job to supply the meals on most days, like it or not.
Usually not.
I'm a lazy chef, so when I do cook, I make sure that the recipes are super easy and super quick ~ like my DIYs. But don't let those adjectives fool you.
Just because the process isn't complicated or elaborate, or from a fancy cookbook, doesn't mean the results can't be gorgeous or delicious.
Take this Eggplant Pizziola recipe for example. Recipes don't get any easier than this, but the result is a culinary delight that makes me look like a superstar chef with every bite.
It's a healthier alternative to a traditional eggplant parmesan, even better, it's less time consuming to prepare since there's no breading and frying.
And it's vegetarian which is a nice alternative for some of us and a requirement for others.
Perfect.
The ingredients are basically the same as my mom's Chicken Pizziola, well, except for the chicken.
Eggplant Pizziola Recipe
Ingredients:
One large eggplantTwo large tomatoes
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
Onions or onion flakes
Oregano
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil
Directions
To start, I drizzle a little bit of olive oil on to a baking sheet.Then, I wash and cut my eggplant into about 1/2 inch slices. I don't peel it, but you can if you prefer. I place the slices on the pan, spreading them out so that they overlap one another a bit.
I used to grate the cheese by hand - I never buy the bagged shreds - but now I use a Salad Shooter. So much easier.
I slice up the tomatoes and lay them down on top of the cheese.
That's it. Slice, sprinkle, bake and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.
I usually serve it with my mom's Popcorn Rice and veggies. It's a fan favorite.
Last night, I served it with fettuccine and a side of corn and mixed beans. For dessert I even made a chocolate pudding pie. You know the kind, boxed pudding and a graham cracker crust...again, easy.
Of course, by the time I thought about taking pictures of our plates, they were empty.
Oh well.
We were hungry and I was done with the camera.
At least I got pictures of the process.
Apparently, I'm a lazy blogger, too.
Bon Appétit!
OMG, Can't WAIT to make this one!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, so glad you liked it! I hope you enjoy it. 😊
DeleteSounds good! I have to try this but I will probably be the only one eating it. No meat? Yeah, that's what I'll hear :-)
ReplyDeleteThat would be my husband too, AnnMarie! He did eat it since it was a nice change, but ordinarily he's all about the meat.
DeleteThat looks really good, plus its easy! Win-win!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deanna and yes, so easy!
DeleteNo gluten. I could do this! :)
ReplyDeleteYay and I know! I have been cutting it out, too and this one fits the bill. Enjoy it. Hugs!
DeleteYummly!!! This sounds and looks so good. Happy Friday.
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Kris
Thanks Kris! It really was delicious and very simple to whip up. Enjoy the week!
DeleteThat looks good. I love to cook,but I am not a good one. I am a good baker though. I will be trying this one. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy baking more than I enjoy cooking, Betty, probably because I love sweets! I am not fabulous with either one though. I don't have the patience. Thanks for the visit!!
DeleteLooking and sounding mighty tasty!
ReplyDeleteRecipe cerainly looks easy enough . . .
I have never tried eggplant. . . .
Oh Lynne, eggplant was a staple when I was young. My mom made so many things with it. One of my favorite dishes is Eggplant Rollatini. That one is way more work, so I stick with this!
DeleteThat looks great Kim. I love eating eggplant in the summertime when it is in the farmer's market. Always looking for new eggplant recipes, I've had enough of mousaka! Pinning to try!
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it, Mary!
DeleteWe still have eggplant growing in the garden. I will be able to give this recipe a try.
ReplyDeleteThank You!
I can only imagine that this dish would be even tastier with a homegrown eggplant. Enjoy!!
DeleteIt looks good, but I hate to cook too. May I say that if the recipe involves getting a pan out of the cabinet, I already think it's too hard...LOL
ReplyDeleteHaha!! Florence that is me!! 😂
DeleteWow! Thank you for the great recipe, my friend! I will definitely try it!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, Mia! If you try it, I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteSounds delicious and I'm always looking for recipes that don't have to revolve around meat.
ReplyDeleteYou do make the Jello Cheesecakes...right? They are delicious!
It's an easy one, too, Stacey and the eggplant is hearty, yet light. I have actually never made a Jello Cheesecake, I have to check that out. I make the Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cheesecake. It's really rich and super easy, too. Thanks for the tip!
DeleteFor someone that doesn't like to cook you did a damn well job here lol! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb!! It helps that it's a super simple recipe!
DeleteIt looks delicious! I'm going to tell you something that's a little embarrassing: I don't think I've ever cooked with eggplant. So you're probably not as lazy a cook as I am! It's just not much fun to cook for one. I end up freezing food and I don't have a big freezer area.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I grew up eating dishes like this one, Brenda, so I can thank my mom for the exposure. I am not an adventurous eater, I would probably never have tried it on my own. And I get the cooking for one thing. When there's no one around, I'm eating cheese and crackers or cereal for lunch!
DeleteLooks delicious, Kim! I love that it's healthy and easy--pinned & tweeted ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all the shares! 😊
DeleteI had to pin. It looks so great! Can't wait to try.
ReplyDelete:) gwingal
I love getting pinned, Nikki! Thanks!!
DeleteHi Kim, This looks so delicious and we love eggplant here. My mother used to make all sorts of Italian dishes using eggplant. I haven't made a dish with it for awhile so this one sounds great and healthy too. Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI am sure we grew up on a lot of the same food, Celestina Marie! This one is not a traditional meal, more of modification, but delicious just the same. I hope you enjoy it!
DeleteYour family really enjoyed the meal if it was gone before you could take pictures. This recipe sounds easy and looks delicious. My kind of recipe.
ReplyDeleteI guess that's a great way to look at it, Debra and yes, they did. They're already asking for a repeat!
DeleteSounds yummy, and I love that it's easy. I'll definitely give this a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristi! Hope you enjoy it if you decide to make it.
DeleteHi Kim, this eggplant recipe looks so good and healthy! I will definitely try this easy recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it at Cooking and Crafting with J&J.
Enjoy the week.
Julie
Super easy, Julie and very tasty. Thanks for the party!
DeleteMozzarella and eggplant? Now you're talking my language ;)
ReplyDeleteLazy or not, it looks mighty good!
xxx
I am a sucker for anything with cheese, Doreen, especially mozzarella! And thanks! ♡
DeleteCan't get much easier than this! I love the simplicity of it, and yet, the yummy factor too! It beats all the work that goes into eggplant parmigiana! And that would be me, taking pictures of the process, but because of hungry bellies, a finished photo nowhere to be found, lol! Hugs to you today :)
ReplyDeleteHaha! Yes, it was such an easy process that photos were a no brainer. However, eating and photographing was a little more difficult with a hungry crowd and a mama more focused on serving than styling! 😉
DeleteWould you believe I've never eaten eggplant??? This looks so good though! Love these recipes with just a few ingredients. I just might give this a whirl. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteIt's worth a try, Lisa. I don't know how to explain the taste, but it is yummy and something I grew up on. If you try it, let me know what you think!
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